USS LST-989
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| Career |  |
|---|---|
| Ordered: | |
| Laid down: | 10 February 1944 |
| Launched: | 12 March 1944 |
| In service: | 28 April 1944, 7 October 1946 |
| Decommissioned: | 7 October 1946 |
| Fate: | Sold, 25 June 1948 |
| Struck: | 13 November 1946 |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement: | 1490 tons (light); 4,080 tons (full load of 2,100 tons) |
| Length: | 328 feet |
| Beam: | 50 feet |
| Draft: | 8 feet forward; 14 feet 4 inches aft (full load) |
| Propulsion: | Two diesel engines, two shafts |
| Speed: | 10.8 knots (max); 9 knots (econ) |
| Range: | |
| Depth: | |
| Complement: | 7 officers, 204 enlisted |
| Armament: | 6 40mm; 6 20mm |
| Aircraft: | none |
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USS LST-989 was an LST-542-class tank landing ship in the United States Navy. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation.
LST-989 was laid down on 10 February 1944 at the Boston Navy Yard; launched on 12 March 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Arthur L. Anderson; and commissioned on 28 April 1944, with Ens. H. L. Campbell in command.
During World War II, LST-989 was assigned to the European theater and participated in the invasion of southern France in August and September 1944. Following the war, LST-989 performed occupation duty in the Far East and saw service in China until mid-April 1946. She was decommissioned on 7 October 1946 and struck from the Navy list on 13 November that same year. On 25 June 1948, the ship was sold to the Humble Oil & Refining Co., of Houston, Tex., for operation.
LST-989 earned one battle star for World War II service.
This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
